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Tech Tip: Using "Find My Hearing Aids"
Posted by Paul R. Plucker, M.S., CCC-A, Licensed Audiologist on March 02, 2018
You know that scary and stressful feeling you get when you misplace your keys or wallet? As some of you may know, that feeling gets worse when the items missing are your hearing aids. Hearing aids are an investment, and it is terrifying to lose something that's often a big part of your day-to-day life.
With Halo iQ, Halo 2 and Halo hearing aids, the “Find My...
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Hearing aid memories: What they are and when to use them
Posted by Paul R. Plucker, M.S., CCC-A, Licensed Audiologist on March 01, 2018
Open up a hearing aid brochure or visit a hearing aid manufacturer’s website, and you’ll likely come across the term “memories.” Memories refers to different environmental programs that can be accessed by the hearing aid user. These memories manipulate the hearing aid’s gain, frequency response, and microphone mode (directionality) in...
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High Fever is one Potential Cause of Hearing Loss
Posted by Paul R. Plucker, M.S., CCC-A, Licensed Audiologist on February 01, 2018
Our hearing is a complex system of delicate and interconnected parts. And while it can withstand much, some things are known to damage the tiny hairs (stereocilia) and nerve cells in your inner ear — which can cause or result in hearing loss.
These things include loud noises, natural aging, certain medications and, in some cases, illnesses that are...
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Where to buy hearing aids - online or from a hearing professional?
Posted by Paul R. Plucker, M.S., CCC-A, Licensed Audiologist on February 01, 2018
If you’re reading this post, you’re probably thinking about getting hearing aids. You’re doing what almost everyone does today before they buy a vacuum or TV, or book a vacation or try a new restaurant — you’re doing online research.
You are smart. Consumers today have an abundance of information and reviews at their fingertips....
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How can I adjust my hearing aid volume and memories?
Posted by Paul R. Plucker, M.S., CCC-A, Licensed Audiologist on December 28, 2017
Your hearing aids are designed to seamlessly adjust to your everyday listening situations. This means that as you go from a busy coffee shop to a windy park to your quiet home, your hearing aids will automatically adapt to your changing environments. Soft sounds (like fingers typing on a keyboard) should be quiet but audible, while loud sounds (like a vacuum)...
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